Why, then, are the immigrant struggles getting more traction while Chicano causes lay on the back burner?
DS: Barrio mentality and lack of respect for each other is holding us back. AC:What about the groups who are now calling themselves Brown Berets, they even have websites? DS: There will always be Brown Berets popping up because people want change. However, some of these groups have developed bad attitudes and have not done their homework on the past, Nor do not they respect past leaders. Nonetheless, I have respect for a few new Brown Berets in Los Angeles who know how to tackle issues. Just wearing a Brown Beret does not make them a respectful Brown Beret. The original Brown Beret Manual says, “Have respect for everyone”. Many of the new Brown Berets want to be independent. In the old days, Brown Berets were under one command which was coming from my office as Prime Minister. AC: What about your personal life? Have you always been arcane and enigmatic? DS: I play guitar and write. I really could not afford a family with teaching just part time at colleges since 1978. I wrote a book on
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